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English to English verb
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hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of |  | Example: His brother blocked him at every turn
source: wordnet30
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block passage through | | Example: obstruct the path
source: wordnet30
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shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight | | Example: The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
The trees obstruct my view of the mountains
source: wordnet30
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To block up; to stop up or close, as a way or passage; to place an obstacle in, or fill with obstacles or impediments that prevent or hinder passing; as, to obstruct a street; to obstruct the channels of the body. | | source: webster1913
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